cialda
/ˈt͡ʃal.da/
In Italian, the word for waffle is cialda.
The term cialda refers to a flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern. It is also used to describe thin edible wafers.
Meaning: flat pastry pressed with a grid pattern (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈtʃal.da/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, cialde can also refer to the pre-packaged coffee pods used in espresso machines.
- In a religious context, cialda is the word used for the Communion wafer used during the Eucharist.
- The word cialda shares an ancestral root with the Old French word chalde, which means 'warm'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei un'ottima gaufre, per favore.I would like an excellent waffle, please.
- Conosci un posto che serve pancake alla belga qui?Do you know a place that serves Belgian waffles around here?
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are at a breakfast cafe.
- FrancescoCosa vuoi ordinare, Sofia?What do you want to order, Sofia?
- SofiaPrendo una cialda con la frutta fresca.I'll have a waffle with fresh fruit.
- FrancescoOttima scelta, sembra deliziosa.Great choice, it looks delicious.
- SofiaGrazie, Francesco. Anche tu prendine una!Thanks, Francesco. You should have one too!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cialda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cialda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
